SQA Results Day 2025 - Discussion and Help thread

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SQA Results Day: How are you feeling now that you've got your results?

Great! I exceeded my expectations43%

Good, I got what I needed/expected18%

Not so good, I didn't get everything I expected14%

Terrible, I didn't get any of the grades I needed16%

Tell us more about your answer in the thread10%

Total votes: 51

StrawberryDreams

TSR Community Staff

20

Today’s the day!

SQA Results Day 2025 is here! Whether you're celebrating your achievements, looking for guidance on your next steps, or simply want to chat about your grades, this is the place to connect with others and #BeResultsProud.

So let's get started by sharing your results, and what you want to do in September!

No matter what the outcome is of today, there's always a path forward. You've got this, and we're here to help you work out what this future may look like :hugs:

Well done to you all on your hard work, we can't wait to hear more about how you did and what you plan to do next below

Reply 1

04MR17

Volunteer Team, Clearing and Applications Advisor

22

Happy to help anybody who may have a question :yes:

Reply 2

CamembertPaws

18

Hi everyone!

If you're receiving your results today, let us know how you did here :biggrin:

we're also happy to help with any questions you may have.

Feel free to ignore the mass quote

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(edited 3 months ago)

Reply 3

aquayetee

3

Can I still do medicine with AAABB at higher?

Reply 4

04MR17

Volunteer Team, Clearing and Applications Advisor

22

Original post

by aquayetee

Can I still do medicine with AAABB at higher?

What are you studying next year? :smile:

Reply 5

Nithi83

1

I got 4 A's including Maths and B in Physics in highers. I got conditional offer in Edinburgh university with 5 A's. Not sure if Edinburgh University will accept this near miss in Physics?

Reply 6

StrawberryDreams

OP

TSR Community Staff

20

Original post

by Nithi83

I got 4 A's including Maths and B in Physics in highers. I got conditional offer in Edinburgh university with 5 A's. Not sure if Edinburgh University will accept this near miss in Physics?

Firstly, congratulations on your results - I'm sorry to hear you missed your Physics grade, but your results are fantastic and you should be very proud.

Have you checked UCAS at all? What is your status currently on there?

Reply 7

imxa6

Study Forum Helper

13

Original post

by aquayetee

Can I still do medicine with AAABB at higher?

Only if you're part of widening access but email the universities you want to apply to just in case!

Reply 8

masked-sweetness

1

Hi I got A in Maths, A in Physics, A in Biology and B in Chemistry and Engineering Science.
What's my prospect at University of Strathclyde Aero+Mechanical Engineering intergrated MEng course? I have also taken Advanced Physics and Maths this year.

Reply 9

flowersinmyhair

Volunteer Section Leader, Clearing and Applications Advisor

20

Original post

by masked-sweetness

Hi I got A in Maths, A in Physics, A in Biology and B in Chemistry and Engineering Science.
What's my prospect at University of Strathclyde Aero+Mechanical Engineering intergrated MEng course? I have also taken Advanced Physics and Maths this year.

I would look at their entry requirements

Reply 10

04MR17

Volunteer Team, Clearing and Applications Advisor

22

Original post

by masked-sweetness

Hi I got A in Maths, A in Physics, A in Biology and B in Chemistry and Engineering Science.
What's my prospect at University of Strathclyde Aero+Mechanical Engineering intergrated MEng course? I have also taken Advanced Physics and Maths this year.

AAABB, very well done.

Here's the info:
Highers
Standard entry requirements*: AAAAB
(Maths A, Physics A)
Minimum entry requirements**: AABB
(Maths and Physics or Engineering Science)

For Advanced Highers, Maths and Physics recommended.

https://www.strath.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/aero-mechanicalengineeringmeng/#entryrequirements

Reply 11

stilllearning123

16

Got 5A's at higher, applying to the Scottish medical schools (excluding St. Andrews) in October.

Reply 12

04MR17

Volunteer Team, Clearing and Applications Advisor

22

Original post

by stilllearning123

Got 5A's at higher, applying to the Scottish medical schools (excluding St. Andrews) in October.

Fantastic well done you!

How is your UCAT prep coming along?

Reply 13

masked-sweetness

1

Original post

by 04MR17

AAABB, very well done.
Here's the info:
Highers
Standard entry requirements*: AAAAB
(Maths A, Physics A)
Minimum entry requirements**: AABB
(Maths and Physics or Engineering Science)
For Advanced Highers, Maths and Physics recommended.
https://www.strath.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/aero-mechanicalengineeringmeng/#entryrequirements

Thank you for the reply. I have taken Advanced Maths and Physics this year. Should I apply in Sept 2025 or 2026?

Reply 14

04MR17

Volunteer Team, Clearing and Applications Advisor

22

Original post

by masked-sweetness

Thank you for the reply. I have taken Advanced Maths and Physics this year. Should I apply in Sept 2025 or 2026?

For UCAS you'd be applying in the 2026 cycle, unless you wanted to go to uni this September in which case you'd be on the 2025 cycle. The year on the application is for when you want to begin your university studies.

Reply 15

masked-sweetness

1

So when do I apply for a 2026 cycle. Will scoring A's in AH Maths and Physics guarantee a place at UWS Aero+Mech Engg

Reply 16

04MR17

Volunteer Team, Clearing and Applications Advisor

22

Original post

by masked-sweetness

So when do I apply for a 2026 cycle. Will scoring A's in AH Maths and Physics guarantee a place at UWS Aero+Mech Engg

You can set up an account in the 2026 application system now if you want to, you won't be able to submit and send your application until early September. Deadline for submitting your application is the end of January 2026, so you have plenty of time. :smile:

Reply 17

stilllearning123

16

Original post

by 04MR17

Fantastic well done you!
How is your UCAT prep coming along?

Thank you!
Yeah, decent enough. I still have over 5 weeks until my exam date so I'm looking to shift into improving my timing and then onto full mocks in the coming weeks.
Have you already taken/ are you taking the ucat?

Reply 18

04MR17

Volunteer Team, Clearing and Applications Advisor

22

Original post

by stilllearning123

Thank you!
Yeah, decent enough. I still have over 5 weeks until my exam date so I'm looking to shift into improving my timing and then onto full mocks in the coming weeks.
Have you already taken/ are you taking the ucat?

Nooooo, you couldn't pay me enough to want to pursue medicine - I've gone through uni (studying history) and an out the other side now.

Reply 19

stilllearning123

16

Original post

by 04MR17

Nooooo, you couldn't pay me enough to want to pursue medicine - I've gone through uni (studying history) and an out the other side now.

Haha, I know what you mean, it is tough going!
What kind of jobs are there in history, apart from high school teaching?

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